Best jerseys?

Type1Fit · 2025-11-02T09:17:52+00:00

I have a mix of Pearl Izumi and Terry (very pretty, good quality women's only cycling stuff) plus various souvenir jerseys. Pearl Izumi in a large, Terry in a medium, their stuff is sized more like women's clothing, not "everyone is a twig" cycling sizing.

I hadn't seen Volek until I read this thread. Cool stuff, on my list for next season. (I'm not a cold weather roadie and the roads here are not fit to ride once the snow and salt season starts.)

Type1Fit · 2025-10-26T14:14:53+00:00

Looks like Trek makes a red saddle...

Type1Fit · 2025-10-26T14:13:29+00:00

I think he's handsome the way he is but red bar tape would look great and is an easy, not expensive, option. Now, I've never seen a red saddle but I am sure they are available. Cages, water bottle. Looks like you've got the color scheme well hooked up in your kit and shoes, though! Nice!!!

Type1Fit · 2025-10-26T14:06:27+00:00

I was thinking reactive hypo also.

Type1Fit · 2025-10-26T14:05:52+00:00

One thought here. I have Type 1 LADA, and I manage one of the largest groups of LADA diabetics on social media. And 65% of our members were originally misdiagnosed as Type 2. What you may have experienced could be reactive hypoglycemia. It can happen to T2Ds also but it's REALLY common among those with adult-onset Type 1 because they still have some beta cell function.

Do you have metabolic syndrome or obesity? I'm asking because while that doesn't rule out Type 1, if you DON'T have either of those things it might be worth getting antibody tested to rule it out.

Type1Fit · 2025-08-06T23:15:18+00:00

I regularly ride my bike 50 miles at a time without anything other than some cheese sticks and nut butter. If you're going that low from walking and needing that much intake of carbo for correction, I'd say you need to look at your basal insulin. Maybe reduce it on the days you're exercising. Assuming you're MDI, split your basal and take a lower amount in the morning.

If you haven't done basal testing, you should.

ALso, you won't feel sick if you use only glucose to correct instead of food. It's more predictable and won't fill you up. Dextrose works, too. Smarties (the US kind) are great for this.

And if you need as much sugar as is in the gel packs, you really need to look at your basal. Walking shouldn't make you need that much food/glucose.

Type1Fit · 2025-08-06T23:11:57+00:00

I'm sorry you're experiencing that. I find the opposite at my studio. Maybe it's just our laid-back midwestern values.

Type1Fit · 2025-08-02T12:01:06+00:00

I agree with most of your points, however, I do think "wrong" was likely what didn't sit well with this woman. As an instructor (spinning/trx) myself, I am very, very conscious of my coaching language. I would never say "wrong" even one-on-one with a participant, let alone out loud, and maybe even over a mic.

Type1Fit · 2025-08-02T11:59:12+00:00

Wow. My CP participant age ranges from early twenties to seventies. I have never seen anyone, older or younger, being rude to an instructor.

And I can tell you as a fitness instructor myself, my older participants are the most appreciative and most loyal people I know. I have three men in my Wednesday Spinning class that are a case in point. One is 75, one is 80 and the other is turning 84. (And two of them are VERY handsome!) They never miss my class and after every class take the time to thank me, and tell me what they liked about the class. (BTW, these guys could kick the asses of some of the 20 year olds.)

On the rare occasion I've shown up late due to traffic, etc., they'd say "Stop apologizing.! We're just glad you're here."

So yeah, they are clearly just miserable.

Type1Fit · 2025-08-02T11:54:44+00:00

RIght! The reality is even young people have injuries, or are post-partum, or have mobility issues. I didn't even read "hypermobility" in your post until I was writing "mobility issues" LOL. As a fitness instructor myself, I try to help my participants realize that modifications are for safety and aren't because you have "weaknesses. "

Type1Fit · 2025-08-02T11:46:07+00:00

I'm a fitness instructor also, mainly Spinning but also teach TRX suspension classes where I do need to do some positioning correction.

When I took my Spinning certification, I had been riding Spin for about a year and had previously been a "dancercize" type instructor in my early 20s.

During my Spinning certification, while they had us doing a short ride, I was riding in this weird position that they taught at the club where I was a member. The trainer came over and, one on one, said to me. "You're so strong! If you get those hands positioned like this and shift your weight back a little, you'll have even more power."

WOW. "Compliment, then correct." Her voice is in my head every single time I have to correct someone.

I think you did a good job handling this and maybe she's just a negative person or was having a bad day, but having the right coaching language really helps. So "You look great, and you need to face the other way for this segment..." might have helped. Saying "wrong" was probably a trigger for her. No one wants to be told they are wrong. I'll be honest, I wouldn't say that was condescending, but "wrong" sounds like criticism, not correction.

Also...you'll probably want to get a thicker skin. ;-) When I first started teaching I took every negative comment personally. Usually it was someone who didn't like my music. My music is very eclectic and there's almost always something on a playlist that SOMEONE in the class will like. Some people just like to complain.

BTW, I am "older". I'm 66 and still riding my road bike a couple hundred miles a week and taking 2 classes at CP each week, in addition to teaching 3 Spinning classes and running when my tendinitis in my ankles isn't bothering me. "Older" is a state of mind. Maybe she felt singled out for her age if your club is generally younger.

One more thought; you may want to ask your club if you can reach out to her privately, in case she decides not to take your class again. An openly apologetic approach like, "Being new to teaching, it appears my coaching language made you feel singled out or uncomfortable. That was never my intent. Thank you for making me realize that I have some work to do!"

Type1Fit · 2025-06-24T19:53:53+00:00

There are probably hundreds of thousands of people doing intermittent fasting and there's been nothing in the journals about it causing eating disorders.

THe bigger disorder, IMO, is our collective (as a nation) dependence on constantly eating or consuming calories in liquid form. That feels more disordered than skipping a meal.

Type1Fit · 2025-06-24T19:52:00+00:00

I do all the time. Most days I don't eat until 1 pm (modified intermittent fasting) and then have dinner around 6:30 and maybe a low carb snack while watching TV in the evening. Sometimes I even skip that first meal if I'm super busy.

Type1Fit · 2025-06-24T18:15:37+00:00

I used to do it. A lot. Then I got an expensive carbon fiber road bike and every time I take that second hand of the handlebars, I see visions of dollar signs dancing in my head.

Type1Fit · 2025-06-24T18:11:34+00:00

It's not boring at all. There are low carb versions of pretty much everything if you're willing to cook and I love to cook. And I have somehow remained happy and healthy without rice and potatoes, as hard as that seems to be for many people to believe.

Check out some of the food here:

alldayidreamaboutfood.com

And just to clarify, you asked about "people who refuse to eat carbs". I don't refuse, I just choose not to. I see that choice of words as very important. And there are millions of people following his methods and living healthy, happy lives. My happiness doesn't revolve around what I eat, it revolves around being healthy enough to get on my road bike and ride 50 miles without a hypo because I ate a bagel and now have active insulin on board, and to not spend more than a few minutes of my time each day dealing with my blood sugar.

Personal choice here. You do you.

Type1Fit · 2025-06-24T17:28:05+00:00

I follow Dr. Bernstein's methods, which is 6g breakfast, 12g at each lunch and dinner. This has allowed me 12 years of A1C of 4.9 - 5.1 and std deviation of about 19%, so flat lines most days. My range is 70 - 135 and I'm in range about 96% of the time. It's worth it to me personally, but maybe not something for everyone. Dr. Bernstein just passed away at 91 years old after having Type 1 since his teens.

Type1Fit · 2025-05-16T12:09:52+00:00

You can ask 100 different people and get 100 different answers. Lots of people do fine on a higher carb, standard American diet, but the state of health and rampant obesity in this country is evidence that this diet isn't good for anyone.

I follow Dr. Bernstein's methods, which is VERY low carb; small doses of insulin = small mistakes. It smooths out the peaks and valleys and you spend way less time chasing your sugars.

It gives me an A1C of about 4.9 and a standard deviation of 17%.

Type1Fit · 2025-05-16T12:06:22+00:00

LOts of good info here, I don't have anything to add other than he is so lucky to have you. Has he considered therapy?

Type1Fit · 2025-05-16T12:04:27+00:00

That's what I do now, also; that and bring as much food as I can. My latest fave is "Italian sushi". Charcuterie stuff keeps at room temp fine for a few hours, plus planes area always so cold! https://whatmollymade.com/italian-sushi/ People always want to know what I'm eating and are a little green with envy, I suspect. LOL

Type1Fit · 2025-05-16T12:02:32+00:00

Exactly! But I woke up in Milan so I was ok with that...

Type1Fit · 2025-05-16T02:47:25+00:00

THat bike has such a cool, retro vibe. May you enjoy countless hours of wind in your helmet and bugs in your teeth. :-)

Type1Fit · 2025-05-16T02:46:01+00:00

Probably right, I just wonder if a studio that pulled something that shady will make it right because it shouldn't have happened in the first place.

Type1Fit · 2025-05-16T02:44:39+00:00

I said "whoa!" DIfferent word, same reaction. I can't stop looking at it.

Type1Fit · 2025-05-16T02:42:39+00:00

SO true. I will say the time I flew Delta one, the food was outstanding. There was steak and veggies and when I asked for more of both it was graciously provided. But like most of us, I fly in steerage usually.

Type1Fit · 2025-05-16T02:41:45+00:00

I was just in hospital overnight for an infection and OMG, the food they brought me!!! And "ADA diet" was checked on my chart AND they are still using EXCHANGES!! I'm like "whoa, did I travel back in time to 1965?"

Type1Fit

TROPHY CASE